Dr. Jones prescribes albuterol sulfate (Proventil) for a patient with newly diagnose asthma. When teaching the patient about this drug. the nurse should explain that it may cause:

A.&nbsp

Nasal congestion

B.&nbsp

Nervousness

C.&nbsp

Lethargy

D.&nbsp

Hyperkalemia

2.

Miriam. a college student with acute rhinitis sees the campus nurse because of excessive nasal drainage. The nurse asks the patient about the color of the drainage. In acute rhinitis. nasal drainage normally is:

Rhea. confused and short breath. is brought to the emergency department by a family member. The medical history reveals chronic bronchitis and hypertension. To learn more about the current respiratory problem. the doctor orders a chest x-ray and arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis. When reviewing the ABG report. the nurses sees many abbreviations. What does a lowercase “a” in ABG value present?

A.&nbsp

Acid-base balance

B.&nbsp

Arterial Blood

C.&nbsp

Arterial oxygen saturation

D.&nbsp

Alveoli

9.

A male patient is admitted to the healthcare facility for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which nursing diagnosis is most important for this patient?